Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-07
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

The old negro melodies are brought to
 mind by s'In Ole Virginia, Marse Chan and ! Other Stories,n by Thomas Nelson Page. The book includes 'eUnc' Edinburgh's l Drowndin,' "Meh Lady" and Polly" The valuable qualities of "Marse Chan" as an art work and a dramatic reflection of 8 society that novelists have tried in vain to picture placed the writer, few years since ! in the front rank of delineators of southern life character and scenes. The beauty of the stories lies in the freshness of the themes the author having broken unfamiliar ground They furnish true picture of the society of the South of twenty-five and thirty years ago. The loves of it's young men and mai dens, the misery and suffering which the war caused, the quarrels of the planters, the re- lations of the slaves to their masters, etc., are described with pathos and truth. The whole character of the people and modes of life is set before the reader with skill and truthfulness. It is an interesting study of
 an interesting time. Charles Scribner's Sons,
 publishers, New York. For sale in this city
 by Judd the bookseller.
 "The Dictionary of Religion" an encyelo
 psedia of Christian and other religious doc- trines, denominations, sects, heresies. histo- ry, &c.. edited by the Rev. William Ben ham, B. D., F. s. A., is valuable addition to the religious literature of the day. The biographical articles are exclusively of per sons whose course on earth is ended, with of course reference to living men. The volume has to do with ecclesiastical history and doc urine, and with the known religions of the ancient and modern world, and the topics and persons connected with these subjects. The standpoint is that of orthodox Chris tianity as generally understood by members of the Church of England. Christian de- nominations are described as they themselves would desire, with their own views and req sons fairly given rather than any view taken of them by others. Special care has been taken with the articles dealing with those questions which are in discussion at present, bearing on what has come to be known as the great controversy. The result of the most fruitful discussions has been gathered up and the most recent and accurate knowl- edge of the subject given in detail. It is a work dealing with every subject in religious literature in fair and masterly way Gas sell & Co.,, publishers, New York. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 The 'three best doctors in the world are Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet and Dr. Merryman." One of these is secured at small fee in ''Out- lines for the Management of Diet, or the Regulation of Food to the Requirements of Health and the Treatment of Disease" by Edward Tunis Bowen, of the University of I0nuSy1Vauld A pIODoI pIOpOEGIOu O1 pASs- ical exercise and rest, with suitable surround ings, are of great assistance in securing cheerfulness and good digestion, but the first place must be given to 6iet. With this in mind the author subordinates the scientific aspect of the subject to practical suggestions to guide in the selection of food. It is val uable and helpful book. J. B. Lippineott 6 Co.,, publishers, Philadelphia. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 Readers of Shakespeare will find want satisfied in an index to his works by Evange- line M O'Connor. It gives references by topics to notable passages and significant ex- pressions, with brief histories of the plays, geographical names and historical incidents. Mention is made of all characters and sketch es are given of important ones. The expla- nations of allusions and obscure and obso- lete words and phrases is of great value. Under general heads the author has grouped together references that will enable students to consult as whole Shakespeares expres- sions and allusions to the sciences of law and medicine, to the Bible, to the folklore of his time, 66c It is an index and the only in dex properly so-called that is published. In studying the works of this great author, or in referring to them, it will be of great value. D. Appleton & Co.,, publishers, New York For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.